What's on

Walk-in activities (No booking required)
Glasgow Science Centre  - Bodyworks  | Venue: Loaningdale Gallery

Bodywork On Tour - Bodyvision Exhibits:

Drop in and get hands-on with a range of engaging anatomy themed exhibits. With our expert science communicators explore cardiovascular fitness, body composition and the effects of lifestyle choices like smoking.

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Dynamic Earth - Deep Sea exploration| Venue: Walk in Tent

Discovering the Deep project looks at a number of themes:
 

• Scotland’s history of marine discovery: We will reveal the stories of pioneering marine discovery, such as Edinburgh scientist Charles Wyville Thomson whose voyages in the 1800s paved the way for modern oceanography.

• Modern oceanography: We will communicate the fascinating discoveries of contemporary marine research and techniques modern scientists use to explore the deep.

• Scotland’s stunning deep-sea ecosystems: We will reveal the largely unknown species and spectacular cold-water coral reefs just beyond our shores and demonstrate the interconnectedness of the world’s oceans and the threats faced to marine environments everywhere.

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Solar observing (weather dependent) with Cosmos planetarium  |   Venue: Walk in Tent

The Sun is easy to observe and it is close enough to see the fascinating details. With many other objects in the sky, you see the same details. The Sun can surprise us daily with new events, sometimes it can be only a matter of minutes.

This activity is dependent on clear skies!

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Aero Space Kinross and Aero Space Scientific Educational Trust |    Venue: Walk in Tent

Create a glowing nebula or constellation with a simple electronic circuit, make a model helicopter (like 'Ingenuity' on Mars) out of paper, launch a rocket using different propulsion methods and more. Lots of take-home science crafts and interactive experiments for all ages. Drop in anytime for some fun!

Get your photo with Tim Peake. Spacesuits for dressing up. Get dressed up as an astronaut and have your photo taken with Tim Peake*

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Biggar Gin |    Venue: Walk in Tent

Find out how gin is distilled using a still, make some colour changing gin by infusing flowers, some gin that goes cloudy when mixed with water. For the grown-ups Biggar gin will be serving drinks and selling bottles to take home!

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Story zone |    Venue: Walk in Tent

Local stars will read some of their favourite space science books. 14:00-14:45 will be aimed at preschoolers with a book and songs. 15:00-1600 will be aimed at primary school. Everyone is welcome to join in.

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Clydesdale Astronomical Society |    Venue: Walk in Tent

Come along to chat to the local astronomical society about their regular observing activities and see the range of observing equipment they use.

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Moredun|    Venue: Walk in Tent

The Moredun Mobile lab will be visiting Biggar Science Festival on Saturday 10th September.

Come along and experience being a Disease Detective and find out about viruses, bacteria and parasites - how we detect them and help prevent diseases.

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The Moredun Foundation is owned and governed by farmers and conducts research and education to find solutions to control infectious diseases. www.moredun.org.uk

Walk-in activities (No booking required)
Leonardo aerospace |    Venue: Walk in Tent

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and a leading player in Aerospace, Defence and Security. We are committed to inspiring the next generation of engineers and operate a national education programme aimed at encouraging young people to take an interest in science and technology throughout their academic careers.

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Come and chat to the Leonardo team and find out more about our technology and why we think STEM is so important!